6Augustus Creates the Vigiles to Combat Fires in Rome

Due to a catastrophic fire in Rome, the barracks system - th...
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🚒 Augustus Creates the Vigiles to Combat Fires in Rome

Due to a catastrophic fire in Rome, the barracks system - the vigiles, initially manned only by freedmen - is created by the Princeps Augustus to allow quicker response to outbreaks of fire in the city.
Augustus Creates the Vigiles to Combat Fires in Rome (6)
Roman EmpireAugustusMilitaryUrban PlanningFreedmenAncient romePublic Safety
ItalyItaly

⚔️ Death of Roman General Marcus Valerius Messalla Corvinus

Death of Roman General Marcus Valerius Messalla Corvinus (8)
Roman EmpireAncient romeMilitaryGeneralDeathAugustan Era
ItalyItaly

🛡️ Centurion Marcus Caelius Commissioned

Centurion Marcus Caelius Commissioned (9)
Roman EmpireAncient romeMilitaryLegionAugustusMilitary History
ItalyItaly

🛡️ Praetorian Guard Barracks Construction

Barracks are constructed for the Praetorian Guard, on the Quirinal (located on the Seven Hills of Rome).
Praetorian Guard Barracks Construction (21)
Roman EmpireMilitary HistoryAncient romeAugustus
ItalyItaly

🛡️ Macro Appointed Praetorian Prefect

Naevius Sutorius Macro becomes the leader of the Praetorian Guard after Sejanus is executed.
Macro Appointed Praetorian Prefect (31)
Roman EmpireAncient romeMilitaryTiberiusSejanusPrefect
ItalyItaly